I decided enough is enough....

“When my 9-year-old daughter queued up to collect food, I decided enough is enough. Today, I sell vegetables and cook & serve meals in a market place adjourning to a mini-factory site. I left my village when my home mess service had shut down during the lockdown. My three-year-old might be longing for my return to home.”

Single mother, twice the burden. A multitude of responsibilities at times compromises the attention mothers can give to their young children. Children are often vulnerable to abuse and negligence as the responsibility of caregiving rests solely on the mothers (84 per cent), who are also responsible for household tasks (93 per cent).

Child’s Right To Early Childhood Development

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